Desert Delight Tour
Duration: 16 Nights/17 Days
Desert Delight Tour, unlike many other tours will give you the chance to spend some undiluted days in the midst of enigmatic deserts of India. The tour is conducted with the hope that it will enrich our knowledge on our cosmopolitan culture and entertain us with its immensely beautiful views. On the one hand you will get the pure ecstasy of desert and on the other hand you will have a fine scope for amusement. The tour covers most of the parts of Rajasthan and its adjacent beautiful states. To appreciate the dry and wild beauty of desert from a very close angle then you must be a part of this Desert Delight Tour. This tour not only focuses its attention on deserts but also on many ancient temples that deserves admiration.
In your Desert Delight Tour,you will have the special honor of witnessing some of the well known palaces of Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Jaipur. You will have the opportunity to praise the rhetoric of some classic architecture. In very few other Itineraries Around India. You will get to witness so many majestic buildings and monuments. The tourists will be taken care of their taste and will be given a royal treatment. As you move ahead, you will come to stay in several palace hotels which are literally well prepared to provide unlimited luxury. Living under a complete care of luxury and encountering loads of surprises are some basic elements of this tour. The tour Itinerary of Desert Delight Tour is
Duration: 16 Nights/17 Days
Places Covered: Delhi- Mandawa-Bikaner-Khimsar-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Deogarh-Pushkar-Jaipur-Agra.
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
As the journey starts from Delhi, the tourists arrive in the city, where they meet the tour operators. For that day you will have to be content by shifting to the hotel. You can look forward to spend some quality time in the luxury hotel of Delhi. As this lively city offers a lot to enjoy yourself, preserve your energy for the upcoming adventures. You can get ample facilities for recreation and entertainment. Taking a stroll in the nearby places and have a quality leisure in the city. The tourists will have to spend their night in the hotel. As you prepare to have a comfortable sleep, you hope to rise up next morning and prepare for another day of your Desert Delight Tour.
Day 02 - Delhi
The day starts with morning excursion to India Gate. You will be gifted with a smooth drive past some of the well known government buildings like,Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Parliament House and many other notable ones. The city is a home to some ecstatic buildings which offers a truly spectacular sight. You will visit Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Humayun's Tomb, which is an indispensable part of your trip. After you complete a preliminary trip,we will take you for a lunch at the hotel. During your afternoon tour to Delhi, you will be accompanied by a number of other attractions.
You will be driven to the Jama Masjid, which is reputed for being India's best mosque. The same day will see you enjoying a cycle rickshaw ride through the vibrant shopping place known as Chandni Chawk. Your Desert Delight Tour continues as you visit Red Fort, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the famous Rajghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. The day's trip ends here,and you will again return to your hotel to have a convenient stay. Apart from soothing ambiance,you will also have a delicious dinner.
Day 03 Delhi / Mandawa
After bidding farewell to the capital city of India, you will be taken to Mandwa. We will depart early morning to Mandwa. On reaching this popular city of Rajasthan,you will have some time to take a breather in its resort. After having your traditional lunch in the ethnically decorated resort its time for some more touring. As you get motivated by the surrounding,you prepare to have a exciting tour in the afternoon.
During the afternoon the tour to the nearby village will let you see some old castles. As you discover each and every part of this castles,you will realize their worth. These old havelis are well adorned with frescoes. In your Desert Delight Tour you will be able to see such collection of masterpiece. Later in the evening you will return to enjoy a traditional way of living in the Mandwa castle.
Day 04 Mandawa / Bikaner
As you wake up to a peaceful morning, you will take your breakfast and move ahead towards Bikaner by road. This desert town in the northern Rajasthan is one of the major tourist destination of India. It will be a mistake to undermine the city's potential of being an important part of the Tour Itineraries Around India. On your arrival at the hotel you will experience a warm hospitality and homely atmosphere. In the afternoon you will be taken to a sightseeing tour of Bikaner.
We will take you close to some of the heritage buildings of the city which includes the Junagarh Fort reputed to have remained invincible. This 15th century fort boasts of having 37 palaces, temples and pavilions that are wonderful in red sandstone construction. We will also offer you a scope to visit Lalgarh Palace. This palace made of red sandstone, exhibits a wonderful mingling of Eastern and Western style. To have some different touring experience you will witness the Asia's biggest Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner. The animal lovers will have a nice time to see the process of carrying out breeding and training of camels. After the trip gets over you return at your hotel in Bikaner.
Day 05 Bikaner / Khimsar
After having a fun-filled trip on your 4 th day, you leave behind the city and proceed to Khimsar. This small and a remote village is a home to Bishnoi community. You can expect to have a nice morning as you go to visit the Khimasar Fort. The village is a proud possessor of these antique remnants of India. Those who have the appetite for history will savor this place. Apart from rendering a peaceful atmosphere, the place also offers some picturesque landscape. In the evening be prepared to let your hairs down and indulge in complete fun in your Desert Delight Tour as you will get the privilege of staying in Khimasar Fort. This fort turned hotel is a true representative of heritage hotels in India. You will remember your stay in this Fort for a long time.
Day 06 Khimsar / Jaisalmer
In the morning you will be transferred from your hotel to depart from Khimsar to Jaisalmer. As we arrive at Jaisalmer we check in to the hotel. You will have plenty of options to relieve you from the 5 days of constant touring. Even after your 5 th day, you will hardly feel any kind of complacency. On the 6 th day of your Desert Delight Tour,there will not be much of touring,as the guests are given time to settle down. During the evening you will get the scope for getting a magnificent sight of the sunset at the Cenotaphs. The place offers a blissful ambiance to decorate a beautiful trip. You have no other option than to enjoy the sensational beauty of the surrounding. The night will be spent at a luxury hotel of Jaisalmer.
Day 07 Jaisalmer
Unlike most other monotonous mornings that you have back home, you will have an interesting morning here. The sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer will give you some unexpected revelations. Owing to its location in heart of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is a famous tourist destination. You will get to see a collection of old temples, forts and palaces, all built of yellow stone. As you Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, Manak Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) & Salim Singh Ki Haveli (Mansion),you will notice the untainted beauty of these places. The place also offers you a delightful visit to the Gadisar lake, one of the major attractions of the city. You will be taken to afternoon safari to Sam Sand Dunes,which are truly admiring.You return back to the hotel and contemplate on a fine trip the next day.
Day 08 Jaisalmer / Jodhpur
The day starts with a morning drive to Jodhpur. On your way to Jodhpur visit Mandore gardens which offer a nice view. As you arrive at Jodhpur you will be escorted to your hotel. In the afternoon,you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of the city,where you can visit the famous Mehrangarh Fort, which contains some truly majestic palaces. The Fort is followed by the Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II. These places will cover your thought throughout the day and you will require some calm and serene moments to brood about them. With your return in the evening you will take shelter in the hotel,where you are expected to spend your night in total comfort.
Day 09 Jodhpur / Udaipur
You expect to have an early morning departure from Jodhpur an dproceed further on our journey. On our journey to Udaipur you will get a good view of Ranakpur, which is renowned for some remarkably carved Jain temples in amber stone. The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Rishabdev, the first Jain Tirthankar. The journey ends after your arrival at Udaipur. The rest of the day will be spent in refreshing yourselves and laying down for some quality leisure. The moments you spend in the hotel will give you some rare freedom during your Desert Delight Tour . You can spend some romantic moments during your stay in this romantic city of Udaipur. The place reflects a certain charm which does not let you come out of this city. Your dinner and accommodation will be taken care of by the first class hotel.
Day 10 Udaipur
As you have spent more than half days of your assigned tour, you feel that there are lot more to know and see. After you arrive in Udaipur ,you realize that the place is a living museum that is rich with over hundreds of years of history. We provide you all the scope to view numerous lakes scattered all over the city. During your travel to Udaipur ,you will get to know the rich culture and local practices which are worth knowing. This city of lakes is a perfect holiday destination which has lot to offer to your travel menu.
From Udaipur, we will drive you to Kumbhalgarh, located 64 km north of Udaipur. This fort built by Rana Kumbha is a living witness of the 15th century architecture. You will truly cherish your Desert Delight Tour, as you will be flooded with many pleasantries which is not expected by you. In the afternoon, as the sun starts to lessen down its heat, you will be taken to have a compact sightseeing tour of the city. The sight seeing involves City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari or Garden of Maids, which cannot be missed out. At the end of the end, you will be encompassed by loads of modern facilities and services to guarantee a lavish stay in this city.
Day 11 Udaipur / Deogarh
Soon after having your breakfast you will proceed to Deogarh,which is approximately 140 km from Udaipur. No sooner you arrive in Deogarh that you are taken to a popular hotel of the city. After taking some rest, we will resume on our journey. During the afternoon,you will venture out for some excursion to the 17th century Deogarh Mahal. With a colossal height of 2100 ft. above sea level it is really an awe-inspiring structure. The palace boasts of its bold battlements, domed turrets and balconies that offers a commanding view of the surrounding Aravalli mountains and its rural landscapes. The trip ends for the day,which calls for returning to your hotel. You will not have the feeling of being out of place as you will get excellent hospitality. The hotel lets you feel at home.
Day 12 Deogarh / Pushkar
On your Desert Delight Tour , enjoy a ride on the local meter gauge train from Deogarh to Phulod. A
ride on the local meter gauge train , down a mountainous ghat section is interesting for its panoramic views and of the scrub jungle, hills, tunnels 100 foot high bridges and remote one man stations. The journey ends at Phulad where your mode of transport awaits after a two hour (21 km) ride of sheer excitement. The mode brings you back to Deogarh from where you start you travel to Pushkar . On arrival at Pushkar, check-in at hotel and you get some time to relish the euphoria which has grasped your thought. After taking some much required rest you charge up to venture outside. We take you to a precious visit to the holy Lake and the famous Brahma Temple. You will feel elated to see the only temple in India dedicated to the Brahma. In the night you will be accommodated at the hotel, which also serve you some delicious dinner.
Day 13 Pushkar / Jaipur
The guests will hardly come out of the enticement that the places in Pushkar has created. In the morning you will have a lovely drive to Jaipur. After you arrive in Jaipur,you will check in to the hotel. The day will be devoted to unlimited leisure and amusement which comes naturally to those who are traveling to this pink city. The guests will have a gala time with loads of surprises awaiting them. In the night you expect to have a nice accommodation.
Day 14 Jaipur
The days trip starts with a morning visit to the Jantar Mantar Observatory, built by the astronomer King Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in the 18th century. After having a unique experience of witnessing some wonderful architectures in your Desert Delight Tour,you move further to the Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds. We will take you back at the hotel. After taking lunch at the hotel,you gear up to have an afternoon excursion to Amber Fort and Palace which is a perfect specimen of Rajput architecture. While enjoying a ride on an elephant you discover nook and corner of the fort. The fort is well equipped to present a spectacular view. Return to your hotel in the evening and enjoy your well deserved leisure in its rooms.
Day 15 Jaipur / Agra
The morning commences with your visit to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. Firstly, we will take you to the city of Fatehpur Sikri which is a home to some of the finest buildings you have ever seen. Some of the notable buildings which you will get to see in this trip are, Diwan - i - Am, Diwan - i - Khas, Panch Mahal, Jama Masjid, Birbal's Palace, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of famous Sufi Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti.During the evening you will be taken for an excursion to Taj Mahal,which is itself a legendary architecture. This famous wonder among the 7 wonders of the world has impressed millions of people with its pure beauty. You return to your hotel to live the night in a happy spirit.
Day 16 Agra / Delhi
As you Morning excursion to Sikandra, the tomb of Akbar. Construction of the mausoleum was started by Akbar and completed by his son emperor son Jehangir. Visit Itamad-Ud-Daula's tomb, in many ways precursor to the Taj Mahal. The tomb was built by Empress Noor Jahan, wife of Jehangir in memory of her father, Ghias-ud-din Beg, in 1622-25.
Visit the Agra Fort. Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal. Return to hotel and after checking out of the hotel transfer to the Railway Station and take a train for Delhi. Reach Delhi and cheek in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 17 Delhi
Declaring the end of your fortnight long tour, you go out for a morning visit to Cannaught Place, and also its adjacent shopping hub. After returning to the hotel you pack your bags to leave behind the memories of this place. It is followed by checking out of the hotel and proceeding to the Indira Gandhi International Airport to board your flight to home.
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